A SAFETY inspection of a junction has been brought forward after hundreds of residents complained about its location.

Two separate petitions by councillor Philip Goldenberg and David Bittleston said the junction of White Rose Lane and Heathside Crescent was dangerous and called for it to be changed.

The main concern, presented to the local area committee of Surrey County Council last week, was that motorists merging from White Rose Lane onto Heathside Crescent have to look in too many directions to safely negotiate the junction.

Mr Bittleston, who lives in Heathfield Road, said: “I grew up in Woking and played football in Heathside Crescent before it became the racetrack it is today.

“The message these petitions send is that there are many people who think this is an accident waiting to happen.

“In fact, an accident has already happened but what people fear is a much more serious one.

“I realise resources are limited and if money is spent here, then another project may have to wait, but this is probably the most important road section in the whole of south Woking. It is the access for the majority of people to the station.”

As a result of the petitions, which had more than 700 signatures, the council agreed to bring forward a safety audit that was scheduled for the summer.

Paul Fishwick, officer at the county council, said: “Stage four safety audits normally take place 12 months after completion as it takes time for the scheme to bed down.

“However, on the growing concerns which have been expressed and the strength of feeling that seems to come out, I will arrange for it to be undertaken as soon as possible.”